Organizational Research Consultant

What We Do

Organizational Research Consultants work with administration and management to improve marketing and sales. They may plan policies, screen and train employees, and analyze the workplace to develop better organizational efforts. These efforts are put in place to improve productivity and streamline business.

Work Environment

Organizational Research Consultants work in mid to large level businesses such as marketing firms, sales companies, and other industries.

How to Become

In order to work as an Organizational Research Consultant a bachelor's degree is required as the lowest level of education approved for this position. Some companies prefer to hire candidates with a master's or doctorate degree.

Job Outlook

The job outlook for this position shows average growth within the next ten years.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Organizational Research Consultant was $ 63,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide are 9% higher than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

Certification from the Society for Human Resource Management is encouraged in some organizations but not necessary for a position in this field.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Organizational Research Consultant.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Organizational Research Consultant from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Organizational Research Consultant:
Below are the salaries for Organizational Research Consultant, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 63,000.00	$ 0.00	$ 67,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 64,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 64,000.00
Alaska - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 48,000.00
Arizona - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 53,000.00
Arkansas - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 63,000.00
California - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 68,000.00
Colorado - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 56,000.00
Connecticut - $ 73,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 73,000.00
DC - $ 79,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 79,000.00
Delaware - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 56,000.00
Florida - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 59,000.00
Georgia - $ 73,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 73,000.00
Hawaii - $ 40,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 40,000.00
Idaho - $ 43,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 43,000.00
Illinois - $ 72,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 72,000.00
Indiana - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 61,000.00
Iowa - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 62,000.00
Kansas - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 58,000.00
Kentucky - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 54,000.00
Louisiana - $ 55,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 55,000.00
Maine - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 56,000.00
Maryland - $ 65,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 65,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 76,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 76,000.00
Michigan - $ 65,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 65,000.00
Minnesota - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 56,000.00
Mississippi - $ 66,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 66,000.00
Missouri - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 62,000.00
Montana - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 57,000.00
Nebraska - $ 47,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 47,000.00
Nevada - $ 49,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 49,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 63,000.00
New Jersey - $ 69,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 69,000.00
New Mexico - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 56,000.00
New York - $ 77,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 77,000.00
North Carolina - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 61,000.00
North Dakota - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 57,000.00
Ohio - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 61,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 58,000.00
Oregon - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 61,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 61,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 58,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 58,000.00
South Carolina - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 62,000.00
South Dakota - $ 48,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 48,000.00
Tennessee - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 59,000.00
Texas - $ 62,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 62,000.00
Utah - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 50,000.00
Vermont - $ 56,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 56,000.00
Virginia - $ 64,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 64,000.00
Washington - $ 65,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 65,000.00
West Virginia - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 60,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 57,000.00
Wyoming - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Organizational Research Consultant salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Organizational Research Consultant $ 53,000.00

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